The Trump administration has suspended around $175 million in federal funding for the University of Pennsylvania due to concerns over transgender participation in women's sports. This decision comes after an investigation into Penn's swimming program involving transgender athlete Lia Thomas. The suspension is part of a larger enforcement of President Trump's February executive order regarding transgender athletes and Title IX compliance.
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​“Peter Thiel, David Sacks, Elon Musk, are all white South Africans,†Bannon said. “He should go back to South Africa. Why do we have South Africans, the most racist people on earth, white South Africans, we have them making any comments at all on what goes on in the United States?â€
An explosion and fire at the La Chorrera Thermoelectric Power Plant have led to a massive power outage in Panama. Authorities are working to restore electricity, which has also affected water services reliant on power. The president assured the public that power will be gradually restored.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned Hamas after they returned the bodies of two young Israeli hostages, Ariel and Kfir Bibas, who were killed along with their mother. The incident occurred during a ceasefire phase, resulting in the release of more hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.
US President Donald Trump offers advice to Kamala Harris for a potential run for California governor, emphasizing the need for media engagement. Trump reflects on his own successful media strategy and critiques the Democratic Party's approach during the 2024 election. Harris remains quiet with speculation about her next political move.
The appeals court that disqualified Fani Willis from prosecuting Donald Trump in the 2020 election interference case found that a “significant appearance of impropriety†was enough to potentially taint the case in the public eye. The appellate court, however, decided that it wouldn’t dismiss the sprawling racketeering conspiracy case entirely.
A cholera outbreak in Angola has killed at least 108 people since January 7, with 3,147 confirmed cases, nearly half in the capital Luanda. The outbreak has primarily affected individuals aged 2 to 100. Cholera, a severe intestinal infection, spreads through contaminated food and water, causing diarrhea, vomiting, and dehydration. Despite being treatable, fatalities are rising. The World Health Organization reported a 71 per cent increase in cholera deaths worldwide in 2023, with Africa... Expand
Clint Hill, the US Secret Service agent who bravely shielded Jacqueline Kennedy during JFK's assassination, has died at 93. Hill served under five US presidents and struggled with guilt over not saving Kennedy. Despite lifelong struggles, he is remembered for his courage and dedication.
Bulgaria's parliament on Thursday voted to approve a conservatives-led coalition government, formed in a bid to end the EU nation's prolonged political crisis. "After four years of political crisis in Bulgaria, some government just had to be formed," he said, adding that this does not mean that the political crisis is over. ros-ds/jza/yad
Iranian student Alireza Doroudi, studying mechanical engineering at the University of Alabama, has been detained by ICE. His detention details and the facility are unknown. Doroudi's F-1 visa was revoked six months after his arrival in January 2023. ICE has been targeting university campuses, leading to several arrests and deportations.